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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.64, 4,122.72 and 1,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.64, 4,122.72 and 1,661.28 is: 2,292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.64 : 4,122.72 = 1,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.64/4,122.72 = 1,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.64x = 4,122.72 × 1,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.64x = 6,848,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848,992.28/2,987.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.44

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